Systems Administrator - District Administration Building

Systems Administrator - District Administration Building

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12 month position

Salary DOE

Overview of Position:

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the district’s server infrastructure and enterprise applications and services. Areas of responsibility include server administration, data storage and backup, cybersecurity, and virtualization. The Systems Administrator will work with IT staff to keep core systems current, secure, and functional, and will provide back-end support of servers and systems.

Responsibilities/Duties:

In fulfillment of the role, the Systems Administrator:

Manages the software distribution, software updates, endpoint protection, and operating system updates to ensure technology is available and effectively utilized.

Installs, configures, and maintains the virtual and physical server environment.

Patches and updates the District’s servers and endpoints to the latest operating system updates and software releases on a scheduled basis.

Oversees and performs backups and ensures multiple layers of data redundancy.

Designs and tests backup and recovery procedures. Reviews backup procedures with department staff members.

Builds and maintains servers including but not limited to, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Print Services, Web Server, VMware, etc.

Creates and maintains utilities and scripts for the purpose of management and automation of District services.

Advises the Director of IT of upcoming needs and developments that may influence projects and needs.

Work with IT staff to provide off-hours emergency monitoring and response of technology systems.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience administering Active Directory, identity automation, server virtualization, DNS, DHCP, etc.;

Familiarity with cloud and hosted technologies including Azure AD, Google Workspace, Intune;

Possess the ability to implement new technologies;

Clear oral and written communication skills;

Ability to be organized, manage time and resources to perform multiple tasks simultaneously;

Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality of all district information;

Ability to collaborate and use initiative and judgment in accomplishing tasks;

Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing environment;

Ability to take responsibility for professional learning and maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in development activities;

Must have physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions and be a contributing member of a team.

Educational Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, or equivalent

Experience and/or training in enterprise systems administration and virtualization.

Physical Demands of Position:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility. Manual dexterity and coordination are required for less than 50% of the work, while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator and standard office equipment. Will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted on occasion. May need to lift something heavier on occasion but with assistance.

Community and District Information:

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nestled within two thriving cities, West Linn and Wilsonville, within the rural area of Clackamas County. Both communities have a strong legacy of support for their schools, music and arts endeavors, and the overall well-being of their patrons. The school district and surrounding communities have experienced steady, constant growth over the past three decades. The estimated student population of the District as of September 2023 is 9,076.

It is the policy of the West Linn-Wilsonville Board of Education and School District (WLWV) that no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veterans' status, genetic information, or disability shall occur if the employee with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position. These protections apply to students, employees, and other members of the public. West Linn-Wilsonville School District is committed to equal access and equal opportunity in all activities/services, educational programs, and employment. Persons having questions regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, 503-673-7095.